Eating Machine

I don't know what's going on with Harper lately, but I'm loving it...she's actually trying new foods and eating the dinners I cook! This is huge for her!!! Today she even ate broccoli and said it was "so good, momma!" You have no idea how happy this makes me!

And here's proof...



Way to go, Harper!
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Mother's Day...a day late!

I didn't get around to blogging for a good reason...

we were pretty busy with the Mother's Day Extravaganza agenda...

I had a lot of fun choosing my options throughout the day! We were all very exhausted by the time we got home. Thank you, Corby, for making yesterday so much fun!!!

Being a mom is so much better (and harder) than I ever thought it would be. Harper makes my days so entertaining and exhausting, all at the same time. I'm loving the little girl she is becoming! I'm also spending a lot of time thinking about what being a foster mom is going to look like. I know it will be different, but not too much. The children in our house will simply need a momma's love, and I know I can give that to them! Oh, I'm so excited for this new chapter of our life to get started... if only I could get through the rest of this paper work!

I know everyone says their mom is the best... but seriously, mine is! She has been the perfect picture of strength, love, hope, and faith all throughout my life. Mom, I wouldn't be anywhere without you! I love you more than words can ever say!!!

Harper lately...

From the view of my iPhone ...



Sleeping in her new sleeping bag!



So proud! Her hand was on her hip, which cracked me up!



Looking sassy in an outfit from Gama!



Pretending the tortilla lid was a phone! It was hysterical!



Just giddy about the royal wedding!



Watching "African Cats" on Sunday!



Shopping for purses...she couldn't decide between coach and Kate Spade!



Enjoying a rainy day treat of popcorn and a movie!


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Inspired

We certainly aren't watching the wedding live, but Harper and I are loving it this morning! In fact, when Kate started walking down the aisle, Harper said, "beautiful dress, momma." Then she immediately ran to her dress-up box and pulled out her Snowwhite dress! I guess she felt a little under dressed in her pajamas!





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The Traveling Toddler: Houston

We went to Houston for Easter to visit Corby's parents. We had a packed few days and were able to see several of our friends! Saturday morning was spent at a restaurant called The Aquarium to eat breakfast with the Easter bunny. Harper loved being able to look at the fish while eating, and she fell in love with the Easter bunny! At first, she was terrified, but then she decided that the bunny wasn't too bad after all! We went to church on Saturday evening and then took dinner to our friends, the Allens. They recently had a baby, so we loved getting to finally see Owen! On Sunday, Harper had a personal Easter egg hunt, thanks to Gama and Pop-Pop, and she had a great time! Thanks, Gama and Pop-Pop, for such a fun weekend!

Hanging out with the Easter bunny

Giving the bunny a hug

She thought this was Bruce, from Finding Nemo!

Striking a pose!

Checking out the shark tank from the train ride!

Riding the sea horse on the carousel

Heading back to the car with Pop-Pop

Sitting with baby Owen

Then they got comfy in their pajamas

Harper's Easter basket...filled with her favorite goodies!

She's always thankful to receive bubbles!

Finding some eggs

Proud of all of her eggs

Driving around Corby, Gama, and Pop-Pop

Swinging like a big girl!

"Dress On"

Harper now requests to wear her towel like a dress...just like momma.


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The Traveling Toddler: Little Rock

After our time in Fayetteville, we drove to Little Rock for the weekend. It was such a great time with my family! My sisters, mom, grandma, one of my best friends from college, and I went to hear Beth Moore speak on Friday night and Saturday morning. It was absolutely amazing, and just what I needed! She talked about fulfilling our ministry, and I'm still thinking about a lot that she said. It's always great being at Kay-Kay's house because Harper and I rest easy! She has a crib, so Harper sleeps like she's at home... and my mom wakes up with Harper in the morning, so I get to sleep in! Such a treat for me!!!! We had a busy weekend together as a family, but I loved every second of it. Harper and Eliana had such a fun time together. I feel like this was the first time that they truly played together, instead of just in the same room! We went to see a movie together, and it was Harper's first time! She did pretty well until she hit in her mouth on the chair in front of her (who knows how that happened?!?), so my mom quickly took her out! But she's still talking about the movie, so she obviously loved it! My friend, Chelsea, took some pictures of Harper and Eliana, and I can't wait to see how they turned out! As soon as she posts them on her blog, I will be sharing them!!! And lastly, another best friend had a baby at the end of March, so I got to hold sweet Ann Elizabeth! Ann Marie and Alex are such fun friends... I loved getting to hang out with them! I can't wait to hold that precious little girl again! I did a pretty horrible job with taking pictures, so here are the few that I did take!

Gearing up for an evening with Uncle Mike!

Seriously... such a great uncle for keeping the girls all night!

We worked hard for these seats on Friday night...

As in, Leah, Chelsea, and I were the runners to get them!

I am blessed with the world's greatest sisters!

I don't think they could be any cuter!

Enjoying the movie!

Kay-Kay makes the best Easter baskets!!!

Let's focus on precious baby Ann Elizabeth...

rather than my hair!

I'm not sure what was going on in the front!